AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 8/28/20
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $2.234; Month Ago: $2.185; Year Ago: $2.583. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $2.431; Month Ago: $2.432; Year Ago: $2.933.
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